Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

in actual fact

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the Douve, however, I discovered a way of getting round this which I will describe later.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

for the reason that

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

serving as an essential component

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

a person who specializes in interior decoration

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

give a description of

From this reading At the Douve, however, I discovered a way of getting round this which I will describe later.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading At the Douve, however, I discovered a way of getting round this which I will describe later.

third-person singular of “disturb” — move deeply

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At the Douve, however, I discovered a way of getting round this which I will describe later.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

start firing a weapon

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

set up or found

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

the act of departing

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At the Douve, however, I discovered a way of getting round this which I will describe later.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading At the Douve, however, I discovered a way of getting round this which I will describe later.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

and nothing more

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

on one occasion

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

and nothing more

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

look past, fail to notice

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

an artist who paints

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

almost; nearly

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

on the contrary

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

make short successive sounds

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading At the Douve, however, I discovered a way of getting round this which I will describe later.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

express in words

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PAINTER AND DECORATOR--FRAGMENTS FORMING--NIGHT ON THE MUD PRAIRIE Had a fairly peaceful night.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At the Douve, however, I discovered a way of getting round this which I will describe later.

at the time that

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At the Douve, however, I discovered a way of getting round this which I will describe later.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading At the Douve, however, I discovered a way of getting round this which I will describe later.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading I say fairly because when one has to get up three or four times to see whether the accumulated rattle of rifle fire is going to lead to a battle, or turn out only to be merely "wind up," it rather disturbs one's rest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I used to think that to be actually with one gun was the best idea, but I subsequently found that this plan hampered me considerably from getting to my others; the reason being that, once established in one spot during an open trench attack, it is practically impossible to get to another part whilst the action is on.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading You see, had an attack of some sort come on, yours truly would have had to run about a mile and a half to some central spot to overlook the machine-gun department.